Heckingbottom, who had been in charge at Oakwell since Lee Johnson's departure to Bristol City in February 2016, will begin his tenure with a meeting against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Football.

✍️ | Leeds United are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Heckingbottom as our new head coach

A Leeds statement announcing the appointment said: "Leeds United are delighted to confirm the appointment of Paul Heckingbottom as the new head coach of the club."

He will be joined by his backroom team of Jamie Clapham (first-team coach), Nathan Winder (head of sports science) and Alex Bailey (first team performance analyst) who will also all leave Oakwell immediately.

Heckingbottom could take training later in the day as the club has pushed back Tuesday's training session after the players had Monday off.

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Leeds and Cardiff.

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Leeds and Cardiff.